The proposed
survey is approved through March 1988 subject to conditio outlined
below. You will: 1) mail a sample questionnaire to all potential
sample cases, including cases for which there is insufficien
information to determine whether the case is in scope, 2) develop
alternative cover letters in an effort to improve survey responses
through a more open discussion of the confidentiality of survey
result and the importance of the survey, 3) prepare a plan for the
comparisio of responses in different States to reveal potential
biases, 4) arrang for followup telephone calls to all
nonrespondents during nonbusiness hours, 5) submit the
questionnaires and the written survey procedures, including a plan
for the analysis of the response rate, to OMB for approval before
use, 6) provide lists of the States participating and those not
participating in this survey, including reasons for the
nonparticipation of individual States, and a short explanation of
the programatic differences between WIR and nonWIR States, and 7)
submit all proposed revisions to the material described in item 5
for expedited OMB review and approval before use. In addition, we
suggest that draft questionnaires and other materials be submitted
to OMB in order to shorten the formal review period. We would also
encourage small (9 or fewer) pretests of questionnaires and cover
letters for th sole purpose of improving their design.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1988
03/31/1988
750
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0
125
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0
0
0
0
THE WORK INJURY REPORT PROGRAM
EXAMINES SELECTED TYPES OF WORK INJURIES/ILLNESSES TO DEVELOP
INFORMATION BASED ON THE DATA NEEDS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION. THE CURRENT SURVEY WILL FOCUS ON INHALATION
OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAFETY
STANDARDS, COMPLIANCE AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.